Artistic director: Michelle Boyde

Hailing from Sydney, Michelle is a dancer and choreographer with extensive experience in the performing arts and entertainment industries. Michelle began her career as a founding member of NORPA Dance Theatre, led by Lyndon Terracini, touring a number of major Australian arts festivals. Michelle moved to Melbourne in 1996 to establish herself as a freelance performer and choreographer, becoming a member of the Swift Ryhthm Hoofers, and the Bonér Ballet comedic dance trio.

Always fascinated by costume and radical fashion, Michelle also co-created Superminx (with Amy Gale), a performance duo specialising in short acts and choreographed productions for the fashion, hair and music industries. She has since directed and choreographed a variety of performing arts, fashion and FAD events for clients including Joico International, Sony Music, Venuss Envy and the National Gallery of Victoria.

Sites and sounds: David Patman

David has been involved in producing performance and visual arts events since co-founding the Grey Area Inc artist-run studio and gallery space in Melbourne in 1995. On moving to Hobart in 1997 with his partner he established and managed the FOYER gallery, the first space in Hobart devoted exclusively to conceptual and installation art.

David’s interest in exotica, lounge, deep funk and sound library music led to a weekly DJ gig "Go-Go Pops". He also initiated WAX, an ongoing series of variety-style events designed to provide a platform for local musicians and performers to experiment with new work.

While in Hobart, David occupied the position of treasurer with the Hobart Fringe Festival and also served on the board of the Salamanca Theatre Company (now IS Theatre Ltd). On returning to Melbourne to complete his PhD studies, he continued to work as "DJ Master Bedroom" and has co-conceived a number of FAD events.